You need permission from your landlord to add someone as a joint tenant. You can add someone as a joint tenant if: they're your husband, wife or civil partner, or. they've been living with you as part of your household for at least a year, or.
For guests staying for an extended period (such as several weeks), the tenant should inform the landlord of the situation. If a landlord tries to evict a tenant for having occupants in a rental unit, tenants can seek dispute resolution.
A tenancy agreement can normally only be changed if both you and your landlord agree. If you both agree, the change should be recorded in writing, either by drawing up a new written document setting out the terms of the tenancy or by amending the existing written tenancy agreement.
Adding someone to your tenancy means you both become joint tenants. It's not the same as passing your tenancy on to someone else. You need permission from your landlord to add someone as a joint tenant.
Cotenants are two or more tenants who rent the same property under the same lease or rental agreement . Each cotenant will have a rental agreement with the landlord and are therefore 100% responsible for carrying out the rental agreement.